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Date: 2026-06-09 02:09:07+00:00UTC

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CNN: Fulton County, Georgia, jail leadership resigns after inmate's death and accusations of unsanitary conditions

Three officials at the Fulton County, Georgia, jail have stepped down amid an investigation into the death of an inmate whose family said was housed in a filthy, bug-infested cell that "was not fit for a diseased animal."

BBC News: Billionaire West Ham co-owner accused of abusing his power and preying on women for sex

Women say David Sullivan told them they needed to have sex with him to feature in his newspapers.

The Straits Times: Singapore to ramp up efforts against illegal and problem gambling during World Cup 2026

Besides enforcement, a campaign video will be launched.

CNN: He was free for 2 years. Now Crosley Green is back in prison for a crime he says he didn't commit

A Florida man who served three decades behind bars for a murder he says he didn't commit returned to prison Monday after spending the past two years building a life outside prison walls.

BBC News: Who is David Sullivan - football boss, 'king of porn' and alleged sexual predator?

The ex-West Ham boss has long boasted of sexual conquests, but is now accused of exploitative behaviour.

The Straits Times: Singaporeans from Pioneer Generation to receive up to $1,200 in MediSave top-ups in July

The top-ups amount to more than $145 million in total.

CNN: Tennessee Air National Guardsman applied to be a hitman online, the FBI says. It was a spoof website and now he's facing charges

A Tennessee Air National Guardsman is facing charges after applying to be a hitman on a spoof "rent-a-hitman" website, according to the Department of Justice.

BBC News: 'I was a prisoner in my home': Drug gangs 'cuckooing' hundreds of homes a week, police warn

Hundreds if not thousands of people's homes are being taken over by UK gangs every week, say police.

The Straits Times: PM Wong on population, AI-enabled disinformation and whether a Cabinet reshuffle is coming

He also spoke on the US-China relationship and Singapore’s priorities for Asean chairmanship in 2027.

CNN: Family of victim and survivors of Indianapolis FedEx mass shooting file lawsuit against gun magazine manufacturer and distributors

The family of a victim and several survivors of a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis filed a lawsuit against companies involved in the manufacturing, marketing and sale of the high capacity magazine used by the gunman who killed 8 people and injured several others [...]

BBC News: Iran and Israel say they will pause strikes but warn of retaliation if ceasefire breached again

Israel's PM says his country is holding fire "at the moment", after Iran's armed forces said they had stopped military action.

The Straits Times: AI can improve productivity, be ‘game changer’ in cities like S’pore with labour shortage: PM Wong

However, it is uncertain what AI’s net impact will be on the labour market, he said.

CNN: GOP prepared to block vote to replace Feinstein on Senate Judiciary

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday that he hopes to replace Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee with Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland and aims to set up a floor vote on the issue this afternoon, which Republicans are expected to block. [...]

BBC News: Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA

Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

The Straits Times: Singapore must become more cohesive as global outlook remains uncertain: PM Wong

The full effects of the Middle East conflict have yet to be felt here, he said.

CNN: Anti-abortion doctors urge Supreme Court to keep mifepristone restrictions in place

A group of doctors opposed to abortion asked the Supreme Court Tuesday to restrict access to a key medication abortion drug while other legal challenges play out, as Wednesday night's deadline for the court to act approaches.

BBC News: SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet

SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.

The Straits Times: Final group of Singaporean haj pilgrims returns home

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim welcomed them home at the airport.

CNN: McCarthy makes plea for Republicans to back debt ceiling plan

Speaker Kevin McCarthy made a plea to House Republicans during a closed-door meeting Tuesday morning to back his debt ceiling plan, telling them that although it doesn't have to include everything they want, it will help get him to the negotiating table with President Joe Biden. [...]

BBC News: 'City's gonna be crazy:' Knicks run electrifies NYC, as Trump's attendance locks down arena

The Knicks' stunning winning streak has energised New York as the team prepares for the third game of the NBA Finals at home.

The Straits Times: Century-old bungalow built by ‘King of Bedok’ Haji Kahar put up for conservation

The bungalow is owned by an entity associated with the Hong Leong Group.

CNN: Supreme Court seems sympathetic to postal worker who didn't work Sundays in dispute over religious accommodations

The Supreme Court seemed to side with a former mail carrier, an evangelical Christian, who says the US Postal Service failed to accommodate his request to not work on Sundays.

BBC News: Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows

Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.

The Straits Times: Singapore International Foundation to welcome new CEO from July 1

Wu Ye-Min will replace Corinna Chan and lead SIF’s mission to facilitate cross-border collaboration.

CNN: China's economy is off to a solid start, rising 4.5% in Q1 2023

China's economy is off to a solid start in 2023 following its emergence from three years of strict pandemic restrictions.

BBC News: Russia's fuel crisis intensifies as Ukraine steps up strikes on occupied territories

Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.

The Straits Times: Power-washing artist flooded with support, business inquiries after SMRT removes work in Mountbatten

The June 1 incident, which Marcus Pang posted about on Instagram on June 5, even drew the attention of MPs.

CNN: Even when wives make as much as husbands, they still do more at home

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BBC News: 'Lives still at risk' from unregulated baby sleep industry after BBC investigation

'Families deserve clarity about the qualifications and training of those caring for their children'

The Straits Times: Van driver admits speeding before fatal crash that killed jaywalker

Tan Kwee Teck was driving at speeds of up to 107kmh before the accident occurred.


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